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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George elected mayor of Washington, D.C.
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist and D.C. Council member, has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., succeeding Muriel Bowser, who did not seek re-election after three terms.
- Lewis George won against Robert L. Gross of the DC Statehood Green Party and independent Rhonda Hamilton in a race with no Republican candidates, continuing Democratic control of the city.
- Her election reflects a broader trend of democratic socialists gaining municipal leadership roles in U.S. cities, joining figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.
- As mayor, Lewis George will manage the city's relationship with the federal government and President Donald Trump, emphasizing cooperation while prioritizing the safety and affordability for D.C. residents.
- This election was the first in D.C. to use ranked choice voting for the mayoral race, a new system approved by voters in 2024.
